Maybe this will help?
Maybe this site will help? http://satbeams.com/ Use the footprint section to look for more info.
Maybe this site will help? http://satbeams.com/ Use the footprint section to look for more info.
Playa del Carmen - Mexico - HELP
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I know that in Mexico City a 6 ft dish (1.80 mts) pointed to 129 is giving a signal between 18 and 30
ergo1 said:
As you probably saw in Satbeams, niether 72 nor 129 is in our favor given our geography. I was still getting 110 with very good signal quality but there isn't much there unless you like Arab or Spanish language programming. There is some HD. Even this requires at least 1.8m. You will probably be able to get 61.5 from Playa with a 1.2m as even the new satellite has a decent footprint there. This is mostly HD programming but may not be a viable solution in the near future due to further moves at 61.5 according to some posts I have read recently.
Luckily I have until December to make a firm decision about how to address the satellite issue. My inclination is to wait and see what Dish does with this whole mess.
Given all the great information I've gathered from your post and others, I am going to add a 1.8M dish to my rooftop, unless we lose 61.5 and then I may try either Canadian TV or Slingbox.
However in the interim, I wondered if there is a difference in reception between the composition of satellite dishes. Metal vs fiberglass? Or possibly differences between manufactures - Channel Master vs X brand? All opinions welcomed!
I'm not sure if you can only have 61.5 without 119 as you have to set up your receiver in a multisatellite configuration that expects 119 to be the main signal. When i originally set my system up, 119 had decent strength and i had to install it first and then add additional satellites. Maybe one of the others can add something on setting up only 61.5.
There must be other members from Cancun/Playa that can shed more light here. As you are not in a hurry, give someone a chance to answer.
For antennas, I have been using fiberglass ones made in Mexico by Agraz. These are relatively good quality but definately the metal Channel Masters will have more gain for a given diameter; they are jowever much more expensive to buy and then import and transport to Mexico.
There must be other members from Cancun/Playa that can shed more light here. As you are not in a hurry, give someone a chance to answer.
For antennas, I have been using fiberglass ones made in Mexico by Agraz. These are relatively good quality but definately the metal Channel Masters will have more gain for a given diameter; they are jowever much more expensive to buy and then import and transport to Mexico.
Do they have a site
Does this manufacture Agraz have a web site? Would like to see their products.
Does this manufacture Agraz have a web site? Would like to see their products.
Hopefully you will have better results with a 1.8 mts dish, I was reviewing the reports on Mexico signal issues, and apparently Cozumel was more affected than Cancun, reports from Cancun after the transition were not so bad..
whatchel1 said:
www.antenas.com.mx
I have 2 of his 1.8m and one 2.4 m. The pricing is reasonable, quality is good and shipping is incredibly cheap for the size and weight. I think the 2.4m was around $50 US for shipping from Guadalajara to Tabasco. I had some wind damage once and needed new lnb support arms and he even sent me those to repair the antenna.
As you well know, if DN users in Cozumel are having signal problems then Playa users will probably share the same problems. And for those out there that are interested in local geography - Cozumel is an island that sits 20 miles due east of Playa del Carmen. Cancun, on the other hand, is 40 miles North of Playa.
Does anyone on this forum have any guess how long this "transition" will be? Or, is it always ongoing?
Its going to stay like it is, as thats the way the beams were designed to send the signal from the new satellites.
Thanks
Now when I was looking at their site the offset dishes looked more like stamped steel than fiberglass. Do they only sell inside of Mexico?
Now when I was looking at their site the offset dishes looked more like stamped steel than fiberglass. Do they only sell inside of Mexico?
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whatchel1 said:
They are fiberglass. I'm sure he would sell and arrange to ship to you via DHL or UPS but this may be a little expensive and customs may be due. This possibly won't be too bad if NAFTA covers antennas. The $50 little old truck with a tarp and 4 guys who live in the truck shipping method is only an option for local deliveries ; )
The price is very competitive even factoring in shipping and possible duties; especially for 2.4m models where the price is very low compared to some US options.
US distributor
I was wondering if he has a US distribution deal? How good are these antennas guys? Have you have had much experience with them? The mark up on these type of antennas is pretty good Prodelin and other brands charge some pretty hefty prices for their antennas so it might be worth him trying to find someone to distribute them. I know someone that might consider dealing them here in the states if there is a good some money to be made.
I was wondering if he has a US distribution deal? How good are these antennas guys? Have you have had much experience with them? The mark up on these type of antennas is pretty good Prodelin and other brands charge some pretty hefty prices for their antennas so it might be worth him trying to find someone to distribute them. I know someone that might consider dealing them here in the states if there is a good some money to be made.
whatchel1 said:
The only experience I have is buying 3 antennas from them over the last 6 or 7 years. Quality seems good. Talk to them to see what you can work out. I'm sure someone there speaks English being in Guadalajara and in the sat business.
ergo41:
I found a report from Akumal for the 119 after the transition was completed.
Check out post #71 by DrDave
MexConnect.com Forums: Specific Focus: Technical Mexico: Dishnetwork Satellite Echostar 14: Page 3
I found a report from Akumal for the 119 after the transition was completed.
Check out post #71 by DrDave
MexConnect.com Forums: Specific Focus: Technical Mexico: Dishnetwork Satellite Echostar 14: Page 3
